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the transformers will be storming into chicago this summer. parts of transformer three will be filmed downtown between july 10 and august 19. mayor daley said the filming of the thriller will blast $20 million into the local economy and create about it hundred jobs. it will also offer 10 internships on the south and west side. >> we're pleased to have them here, and it's a competitive market. other states are doing, other cities, but we think we have really a good workforce and we think we have the beauty, the skyline. >> the mayor also warned the filming will mean loud noises, also some road closures so he's asked people to be a little patient. transformers three expected to hit theaters in just more than a year. you're going to wish you were dean richards today. >> take a look at where the world of entertainment reporting has taken him this week. >> our european adventure continues, we were in austria yesterday, following around cameron diaz and tom cruise for their new movie. today we're in seville, spain. we're going to get another example of some of the stunts they did in the movie, and may very capable driver today, cameron diaz. so what we are going to experience here today, similar to what you did in the movie? >> yeah, in a different location but the 180 on the turn. it's a different car, a different location, but the thrill of it is the same. >> before i actually get in the car with you, did you have any training with this? >> i had some training. don't worry, i've been doing this for many years. >> many years, really? on the freeway? >> exactly, on the freeways of california. >> i feel very comfortable because i'm thinking this might be very similar to being a day on the dan ryan expressway back home. >> yes. i'll go easy on it. >> that's kind of cool. love that. very nice. very nice. >> tom, how are you doing? >> good, dan. nicely done. >> good to see you. this is too much fun. what we're experiencing here today is pretty similar to what you did in the movie? >> yes, we drove through here. sometimes a little higher speeds. >> why not. >> take me down. >> get 'em. >> okay. >> here we go. >> this is amazing, wow. >> you were this close to him at one point. >> we almost had him. >> this is amazing. fantastic job. >> almost got him. >> he was this close to you. >> i know. >> thank you. great to see you. >> thanks for joining us. >> we'll have more about knight and day opening on june 23rd. dean richards, wgn news. wow. >> wow. >> i'm just impressed he didn't throw up on any movie stars. >> i would have been nervous just saying hello to tom cruise, really. i didn't need the ride. all right, so dean is spending some time in europe, but he's going to miss the stanley cup which is coming right here to the old number 9. >> if you've had your fill of the cup, how about tuning in tomorrow morning, wgn morning news to watch our morning crew go gaga over the cup. we'll be rebroadcasting our coverage of the blackhawks parade and rally this saturday on cltv at 7:00, 9:00 pm on the nhl network. don't forget. 6:00 am, cup here. >> coming up, white sox running rings around the pirates tonight in pittsburgh. 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